Food Service Director/Dietary Manager (CDM)

Highland Square; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Square Rehab & Nursing Center in Akron, OH is seeking a Dietary Manager / Food Service Director to oversee dining services, plan meals, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations while keeping kitchens clean, safe and sanitary. You will supervise dietary staff, manage budgets and purchasing, schedule staff, and coordinate with administration.

The role requires experience in long‑term care food service, and participation in QAPI initiatives to continually improve

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal and State nursing home dietary regulations.
• Long-term care food service experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the Dietary Department daily to ensure safety and sanitary conditions.
• Plan nutritionally balanced and therapeutic meals that reflect resident preferences and Public Health regulations.
• Manage food purchasing, production, and timely service of meals.
• Direct and supervise all dietary functions and personnel.
• Maintain cost records and monitor expenditures to meet budget guidelines.
• Hire, orient, train, counsel, discipline, and, when appropriate, terminate dietary staff.
• Schedule work hours and staff assignments and review performance.
• Participate in department head meetings and QAPI activities; contribute to Manager on Duty program.

Education

Culinary or nutrition program degree (preferred)

Job description

Highland Square Rehab & Nursing Centeris seeking a Dietary Manager/Food Service Director to manage our kitchen by planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the Dining Services department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and ensuring quality nutritional meals are prepared and served from kitchens maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIETARY MANAGER/FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR:

• Inspects the Dietary Department daily to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.
• Inspects storage areas on a weekly basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order. Assists in cleaning procedures as needed.
• Submits written reports to the administration as necessary.
• Plans nutritionally balanced & therapeutic meals that reflect the likes and dislikes of residents, as well as Public Health regulations.
• Is responsible for food purchase, production, and timely service of meals.
• Directs and supervises all dietary functions and personnel.
• Purchases food products from approved vendors.
• Maintains cost records and works to meet budget guidelines.
• Monitors monthly expenditures.
• Hires, orients, trains, counsels, disciplines, and when appropriate, terminates dietary employees.
• Schedules work hours and assignments and reviews staff work performance.
• Participates in department head meetings.
• Participates in monthly QAPI meetings and prepares reports accordingly.
  
• Participates in the Manager on Duty program

QUALIFICATIONS OF DIETARY MANAGER/FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR:

• Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State rules and regulations regarding nursing home dietary requirements
• Graduate of a culinary or nutritional program preferred
• Prior food service experience in a long-term care setting, preferred
• Prior supervisory experience, preferred
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance